EU Penne Rigate from Germany
Uncooked penne rigate pasta with ridges, made solely from durum wheat semolina in France, an EU country. It qualifies for HTS 1902.19.20.30 as 'other' uncooked pasta, not stuffed or prepared, produced exclusively in the EU. The ridged texture does not alter its uncooked classification per HTS notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm no additives beyond semolina and water to stay in 'exclusively pasta' category
• Package in consumer-ready boxes with bilingual labeling for FDA approval
• Watch for undervaluation pitfalls; declare based on transaction value including EU production costs